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Oct 18 2025BUSINESS

Greece Eyes Big Business Deals Across Borders

Greece is pushing for more business mergers and takeovers across European borders. The country's finance chief, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, believes this is key to boosting Europe's global standing. He made these remarks during a recent financial gathering in Washington. Pierrakakis emphasized that Europ

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Oct 17 2025BUSINESS

Building a Better Downtown: MU's Plan for a Fun and Thriving Campus

The University of Missouri is on the hunt for developers to bring a new entertainment and hospitality district to campus. The goal? To make the area more lively, especially on game days, and give the local economy a boost. Think of places like the University of Tennessee or Iowa State University, an

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Oct 08 2025POLITICS

Political Buzz: A Look at Recent Hot Topics

Recent political discussions have been quite lively, with several key topics grabbing attention. One major event was the government shutdown, which some are calling the \"Schumer shutdown. \" This has sparked debates about how to address political gridlock and what steps should be taken to improve t

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Sep 22 2025BUSINESS

China's Steady Rates: A Calculated Move Amid Global Shifts

China's central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), decided to keep its key lending rates steady for the fourth month in a row. This decision came despite the U. S. Federal Reserve's recent rate cut. The one-year loan prime rate (LPR) remained at 3. 0%, and the five-year LPR stayed at 3. 5%. T

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Sep 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Hidden Cost of Your Clothes: Why Fast Fashion is Hurting Our Planet

The fashion industry is a big part of our daily lives. But it's also a major source of pollution. Every year, the U. S. alone throws away a huge amount of textiles. This is not just a problem of waste. It's also about the resources used to make these clothes. The industry emits a lot of greenhouse g

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Sep 07 2025POLITICS

Trump's Family Crypto Boom While Prices Climb

Senator Elizabeth Warren recently criticized President Donald Trump for not keeping his promises on reducing costs. She pointed out that prices for everyday items like groceries, gas, and school supplies have gone up instead of down. Warren accused Trump of raising costs through tariffs, which she s

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Sep 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Ethereum's Big Bet on AI: Why Robots Might Love It More Than Humans

Imagine a world where robots handle most of the work. That's the future some big tech companies are betting on. And guess what? Ethereum, a popular blockchain network, thinks it's the perfect place for these AI agents to do business. Ethereum has some key features that make it stand out. It can han

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Aug 30 2025BUSINESS

Daily Bites from the Odd Lots World

In the vast landscape of finance and economics, there's a space where curious minds gather to discuss the latest happenings. This is the realm of Odd Lots, a platform that offers a daily dose of insights and conversations. It's not just about the hosts, Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway, sharing thei

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Aug 29 2025BUSINESS

Taiwan's New Economy Chief: A Tech Insider Takes the Helm

Taiwan has a new economy minister, and he's no stranger to the tech world. Kung Ming-hsin, who recently served as the cabinet secretary-general, has been tapped to lead the country's economic strategy. Before that, he was on the board of TSMC, the world's biggest chipmaker, representing the governme

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Aug 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Hidden World of Data Cleanup: What Happens to Your Old Gadgets?

When you toss out old gadgets, you might think your data is gone forever. But it's not that simple. Companies specializing in IT asset disposal (ITAD) have a big job: making sure data from old devices doesn't fall into the wrong hands. They handle everything from smartphones to computers and even me

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